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About Us

CCD Is Celebrating 50 Years of Changing Lives & Shaping Futures!

CCD's educational programs are designed to enrich the social, civic and economic fabric of our community, nation and world. Through innovation, open exploration of ideas and preparation of a well-trained workforce, CCD enriches our democracy and supports a vibrant local economy. Programs and strategies that promote access—as well as academic and personal success for underserved students—are the foundation of CCD operations.

CCD is dedicated to expanding access, particularly for underserved first-generation and minority students. Nearly 50 percent of CCD students are first-generation and over 60 percent qualify for financial aid. At CCD, students have the opportunity to become the person they aspire to be—to reach and strive to improve their lives and make their dreams a reality.

CCD Creates

Access and opportunities for nontraditional students

Workforce development and training resources for economic growth

Strategic partnerships with the community, K-12, and higher education to ensure high school graduation and college success

CCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities

Enrollment statistics and student profiles will be updated each academic year. The statistics below were last updated fall semester 2016.

Overall Enrollment

9,013 students (unduplicated headcount)

52% of CCD students are minority

Full-Time Students - 26%

Part-Time students - 74%

Student Gender

Women - 58%

Men - 42%

Student Age

Average Age - 24

Student Ethnicity

White - 33%

Hispanic - 31.4%

African-American - 10.4%

International Students - 5.7%

American Indian/Alaskan Native - <1%

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander - <1%

Hispanic students make up a quarter of CCD’s population, providing the college with federal recognition as a Hispanic Serving Institution. In addition, CCD’s broad array of students includes:

Become a CityHawk!

A college-wide endeavor, over 90 entries were received when students, faculty, and staff were asked to submit mascot ideas. The original design for the CityHawk was submitted by CCD graphic design student Roxanna De Silva. Roxanna worked with designer Gretchen Occhionero from CCD creative services to develop the concept into a finished mascot logo. Commenting on her inspiration for her design, Roxanna said, “Every CCD student is like a hawk, free to fly, choosing their own path, and acquiring experience and maturity in the process.” And with that, the CityHawk mascot joined the community.

CCD has become is a leading point of entry to higher education for Denver and surrounding areas. With a mission to provide "education and opportunity in a diverse world," CCD provides access and opportunity for non-traditional students, workforce development and training resources for local organizations, and community partnerships that are improving high school graduation rates.